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Telpa
Telpa Posts: 21 Member
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Starting to suffer from pain in both my knees every time I run. I am worried this could have been caused by my vegan diet (approximately 1 year vegan now). Anyone have experience with this, or suggestions? I really want it to get better so I can start running again.

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  • KahuNZ
    KahuNZ Posts: 401 Member
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    Probably it would be advisable to go to the doctor. I personally have had no problem with my knees though I don't think diet would have much to do with it as lots of people with varied diets also get knee problems, running.
  • Telpa
    Telpa Posts: 21 Member
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    I guess to provide more information, I have been a runner for a long time, but have only been vegan about a year, which is when the knee problems started. I have been to the doctor who just said to stay off it.
  • KahuNZ
    KahuNZ Posts: 401 Member
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    Well I guess it could be with your diet if it started at the same time, but could also be a coincidence. This article might help. May need to take some omega 3 or dare I say it - fish oil tablets. Vegan diets are quite limiting.

    http://www.rd.com/health/wellness/3-foods-to-fight-knee-pain-2/

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